Health & Wellness

Research shows that there is actually a benefit to doing a brief (or very brief) workout. If it is impossible to find a half-hour all at once, 10 minutes three times a day or five minutes six times a day — or any combination thereof — seems to work just as well. Even if the recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise is not reached, there is always a benefit to working out, regardless of the length of time. ...

A nursing home stay does not have to be permanent. Many residents enter a facility temporarily to recover from an illness or accident and are able to easily transition back to living at home. ...

Maybe it's my age, but several friends lately are dealing with cataracts. At my last eye exam, the optometrist gave me an unexpected compliment, saying I had "young eyes." The reason? I wear sunglasses year-round both on sunny and cloudy days which not only makes it easier for me to see, but also protects my eyes from the long-term effects of sun damage. ...

My goal: to qualify for, and run, the 2023 Boston Marathon at age 70. Explaining “the why” of it all is pretty simple, actually. To quote Bob Hayes, “By the time I finish the race, I’ll be really glad that I did it.” Will you be glad about the race you’ve run — the life you lived? Guarantee it by committing to doing the hard things — starting right now! ...

Aging well looks different for every individual. Regardless, the research, studies and data all consistently state the one main step we can all do to improve our aging journey: keep moving! Sounds too simple and unimpressive, as we've all heard exercise is important, but it actually IS truly a game changer. The good news is, it's never too late to begin, and the data supports it. ...

I have a friend whose husband began pitching boxes of stuff from their adult son's closet AS HE WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY to move to Florida. Maybe that's an extreme (and enthusiastic) response to becoming an empty nester, but you've got to give the guy credit: he wasn't wasting any time reclaiming their space. Maybe that's an extreme (and enthusiastic) response to becoming an empty nester, but you've got to give the guy credit: he wasn't wasting any time reclaiming their space. ...

You're vaxxed, boosted and you have masks in every coat pocket and purse. As things are slowly getting back to normal, it's natural to feel a bit off balance. After all, most of us have (or should have) practiced common-sense precautions to protect ourselves from the virus. The question is: now what? ...

As we age, we hear more and more about people requiring knee surgery or even knee replacement. Researchers have found that the benefits of exercise — even for the frail and elderly — outweigh the risks with regard to our knees. One more reason to go boldly ahead keep yourself fit for whatever the future brings. ...